90 people in the Dyfi Biosphere responded to the survey about what support people need to have more conversations about climate change. The results demonstrate a desire for more information on practical solutions; better understanding of how we put these solutions into practice, and “better understanding of how to talk to people who have a different opinion on climate issues from you”. The majority of respondents had already had some helpful conversations about the climate, and emphasised what they found valuable about having these conversations were hearing others’ perspectives, learning, and feeling that other people are also concerned.
The people respondents most wanted to talk with about climate change were “individuals in your wider community” (44).
The most popular answers to the question “What kind of support might you find helpful, now or in the future?” were:
“Notifications when resources are added to the Machynlleth Climate Action website” (50 Yes)
“Receiving the Machynlleth Climate Action e-newsletter" (49 Yes)
“Face-to-face discussions with other who also want to learn more” (29 Yes, 21 Maybe)
Therefore, Freya is bringing the Machynlleth Climate Action website to life, creating this newsletter, and organising a climate conversations event (7.30pm Thursday 27th July, Owain Glyndwr Institute lawn).
For the detailed results, see: https://climate.machynlleth.wales/Climate-Conversations-Survey/
Email machynllethclimate@gmail.com to find out about upcoming events and opportunities to get involved.
You can also see local news and events on Facebook pages such as
Ecodyfi
Natur Dyfi
Biosffer Dyfi Biosphere
Renew Wales


People from across the community have contributed to the first edition of Machynlleth Climate Action Newsletter.
To see the newsletter: click this link
Get in touch with freya@ecodyfi.cymru if you would like to contribute to future editions.